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House adopts resolution for joint probe of illegal POGOs, EJKs and illegal drugs
The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution authorizing the consolidation of ongoing investigations into crimes linked to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO), illegal drugs, and alleged extrajudicial killings under former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.
The lower chamber adopted House Resolution 1880, which allows the Committees on Dangerous Drugs, Public Order and Safety, Human Rights, and Public Accounts to conduct a joint investigation into these issues.
Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. initiated the move, citing interwoven issues and overlapping resource persons in separate committee inquiries.
Gonzales stated that a joint investigation will enable a more inclusive and thorough examination of these interlocking issues, ensuring comprehensive findings and practical legislative recommendations.
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